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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Thin End Of The Wedge: Sandals For Summer

Summer shoes are essential for those glorious
sunny days when it gets hot and sweaty and your feet need to breathe a little.
They might not have arrived just yet, but we live in hope, so it’s worth
preparing your summer wardrobe now, just in case.

The ultimate summer footwear and symbol
of great weather is the flip-flop. Footwear doesn’t get any more relaxed than
this. They’re great for those relaxed days when you dress down, or when you’re
going to the beach or park to hang out with your friends.

Of course, not every day is a flip-flop
day. Luckily, there are some alternatives to flip-flops that work with more
formal attire. Chief among them is the sandal. These can still keep a casual
feel, but sandals can work as more formal and dress shoes as well.

If you are really trying to glam it up
for the night, then wedge sandals work for that too. A wedge, when worn with a
maxi dress or even some evening dresses, is a great alternative to heels,
especially if you are on holiday.

Wedges boost your height by making your
legs seem longer and giving you that extra edge of glamour for a night out.
They also allow you to keep your toes cool if the temperatures start to soar.

There are many different sizes and
styles of wedge, from huge stack wedge heels to more subtle lifts the type you
choose will depend on your personal style and comfort. This summer, patterns
and bold colours are really in, so wedges will make the perfect accompaniment
to a bold summer dress. Simple footwear like this will accentuate the bright
dress or skirt and provide a contrast that works well too.

Also, because they are sandals, they
should also be relatively inexpensive, making them perfect shoes to compliment
some of your summer outfits. And great for taking on those holidays where you
don’t know what you might end up doing. Pack a pair
of wedge sandals, some flip flops and a pair of canvas trainers and you
should have all the summer bases covered for your holiday.

They will also hopefully be your fall
back shoes for the whole summer, should the sun eventually come out and play.
And if it doesn’t, you’ll still get plenty of use out of them on your holiday
to justify your purchase. Not that you really need to justify anything, of
course.